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    JAVA help

    Please take a look at the following code (pulled from Head First Java 2nd ed). This is how the code is written in the book, but it does not compile: import javax.sound.midi.*; public class MiniMiniMusicApp { public static void main (String [] args) { MiniMiniMusicApp mini =...
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    Good Java 5 books?

    I have a working knowledge of JAVA, but certainly do not consider myself advanced as I would like to be. My main problem is creating GUIS. Its very frustrating for me, because it seems like using AWT and SWING is trail by error. I want to get to a point where I can have a good idea of what the...
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    Can't burn MP3s to DVD-Rs?

    I have a DVD-ROM drive in my PC that I haven't really used since I built it. Main reason I got it was because it was so cheap. I burned one movie just to test it out, but I haven't used it for burning since. Anyway I have all of my CD's burned into MP3s, since they total over 2 GIGs there...
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    X800XL locks up all the time

    Well I just got my Radeon 800XL installed yesterday, and I have been having problems ever since. I wnated to test it out on Doom 3, but after only 5 minutes of play or even less, the game locks up or the screen just freezes, but the game still plays. I used the most current drivers from ATI's...
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    ARe people connecting to my computer?

    I have been using a verizon wireless PC card for my work laptop for the past three weeks, and have noticed sometimes that that when sometime I log off the PC, I get the windows message saying that others are logged on to my PC and logging off will disconnect them. I don't have the PC...
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    newb question about 800XL and X850 Pro

    Originally posted by: Unkno X800XL is a very good card that performs better than the X850pro. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK newb question about the 850PRO and the 800XL Why does the 800 Perform better? if the 800 performs better why is...
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    Radeon X850 Pro: Should I keep it?

    Well, I ended up doing a lot of damage to my PC last night and today. First my PSU died on me (it came with my case). So I had to go and get a new one. Then, while in the process of putting my PC back together, I managed to break off one of the heat sinks on my 9800 Radeon. Whenever I would...
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    Java help for newb

    Hello, I need a little help in java namely regarding the JTextField. Is there anyway to get the text from the field and compare it to another string? No matter what I do the result is always false. I even initialized the value of the JTextField to "", but when I compare it to a string that...
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    Clicking clutch in car.

    I have had this car for a little over 8 months and just started noticing that when I press the clutch pedal down, I feel and hear a clicking/popping sound coming from it. This even happens when I am sitting still and even have the car turned off. Any insight on what this might be? normal or...
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    FedEx customer support

    I started making a habit of reporting all spoof emails I get in my inbox. Today I got one claiming to be FedEx, so I proceed go to FedEx's site to get an email address to send these kind of emails to. I didn't find any such email address so I call fedex's 1800 number to see if they could point...
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    Need some advice

    I am thinking of building a second PC, this using the case from my old Compaq 5WV280 Currently this PC has a 900Mhz Athlon Thunderbird in it, but I thought I would try making it into a P4, since I already built an A64 a couple of months ago (sig). I really would like to use the same case...
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    Name of this game?

    I'll try my best to explain it. Basically it is a very old PC game, (early to mid 90's). It is a futeristic sport that is very similar to hockey and soccer. Basically the object of the game is to throw a metal ball in the opposing teams goal. Unlike hockey or soccer, you use your hands...
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    Suggestions for modding first PC build

    Well I build my first PC a couple of months ago (see sig). Everything is still going great, no problems whatsoever. However I want to mod my PC to make it look more attractive. I already did a few things, but for the most part it was just changing out the fans of the XION premodded case...
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    Good MicroATX Mobo?

    I have decided to build another PC since my first build went so well a few months ago. I have 4 computer now that I actively use, but only one is custom built. (see sig) My others are below. They're compaq's so please don't flame me too hard. :) Compaq 5wv280 AMD Athlon Thunderbird...
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    Hard Drive Mechanic Gold software

    I have a spare 40GB hard drive, I would like to put in my new PC, however I hosed the drive about 5 months ago after I connected the power cable to it while my other PC was still plugged up. All the drive does now is click and is unable to access any data on the drive. Luckily I had most of...
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    Difference between thermal grease and thermal compound?

    When I originally built my PC, I used AS5 thermal compound for my CPU. Later I bought a ZALMAN ZM-NB47J chipset cooler. It came with some thermal grease, but I decided to use the same AS5 thermal compound that I used for my processor. At first my NB temps were in the mid 30's, now for...
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    Is it OK to do this?

    My CPU and NB temps were 41 C at idle. so I decided to experiment a little took a spare 80mm fan that I had and stood it up on the bottom of my case so it would blow directly on to the NB. I didn't cut a hole into the side of the case for this new fan, so it is basically just circulating the...
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    How do you delete a post?

    Can you delete a post here?
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    Good Power Supply?

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...em-details.asp?EdpNo=876415&CatId=1079 Anyone had any experience with this power supply? It allows you to use only the cables you need reducing clutter in your case.
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    Question about Darth Sideous

    I have a question about Darth Sideous, since he and Palpatine turn out to be one in the same, how is he able to switch forms? Meaning when he is talking to Grevious and other bad guys he is very old looking and decrepit, but when he is talking to Anakin and the Senate he is normal looking?
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    painting case with automotive paint?

    I have decided I want my case to be the same color as my car (Anthracite mettalic). I have read online that I can get spray paint cans in the exact color of my car using the paint code. It seems pretty simple to do in theory. Just completely dissasembled the case, prime and then apply a few...
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    stupid question about 4pin 12v power plug on PSU

    I am thinking about getting this power supply http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...etails.asp?EdpNo=876415&Tab=0&NoMapp=0 It comes with both a 20 pin power connector and 4-Pin 12V connector, but refers to the 4 pin as a pentium 4 plug. My motherboard (K8N neo platinum) is an AMD...
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    Question about two Athlon64 processors that look entirely different but have exact same specs

    Please check the link below and let me know what the difference between these two processors are, if any. They both have the exact same specs, but one looks different than the other. I also noticed that one costs more than the other. Why would I choose one over the other? Thanks...
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    Good Firewall software other than norton internet Security?

    I have been using Norton Intenet Security 2001 for a while now. It finally seems to be giving me problems on my new PC. Whenver I try to download something from the internet, it won't work unless I disable the internet security. I have it uninstalled for the moment, but will need soething...
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    Blowing a regular fan directly onto mobo??

    Has anyone ever tried blowing an everyday fan directly onto the the motherboard? I installed a new enthernet card into my system, and decided to leave the side panel off, in case I had to go inside the PC again. While the PC was booting up I decided to get my floor fan and blow it directly...
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    Just what exactly does doom 3 require?

    I just built a new PC (see sig) and still am unable to run Doom 3 effectively. The game runs fine until 2 or more monsters appear on the screen at the same time. Then the game slows to a crawl to the point where I can't even play it. I have the new catylst 5.4 drivers installed, since for...
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    ATI Radeon 9800 Pro does not work with doom 3

    Has anyone else had issues with running doom 3 on the Radeon 9800 Pro? The game starts up fine but everytime I try to start a new game, the game exits and takes me back to the windows desktop. a damn shame I spent $30 on a game that doesn't even work. I can't even download updated drives...
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    What is up with ATI.com?

    Has anyone tried going to ati.com? I have been trying all day to get updated drivers for my Radeon 9800 Pro, but the site does not work!! This is frustrating!! Is there anywhere else to get ATI drivers?
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    newbie question about case modding

    I just built a new PC using the XION case. It came with one fan on the side and one fan in the back. The stock fans seem to be doing a very good job in keeping temps at an acceptable level, but I decided that I actually may need more fans to get even better air flow. I want an additional...
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    Is it possible to put Zalman passive heatsink on the wrong way?

    I just installed the Zalman ZM-NB47J onto my Neo Platinum board, and the NB temps stayed in the mid to high 40's as it was before I installed the Zalman. It was only after I installed another 120mm fan blowing over the hard drive bay did my NB temp drop to 40. Right now the zalman...
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    Best chipset cooler for MSI K8N Neo Platinum?

    My NB temps are now idling at 43C+. It used to be in the low 30's. Anyway I am thinking about getting another passive chipset cooler for it. The Zalman ZMNB47J is one I am considering. I am worried about the inteference with the cooler and my AGP card (Radeon 9800 Pro). The card is so...
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    Need a little help

    I just built a PC using the K8N new platinum motherboard. Everything is fine except I just noticed that the NB temp shows as 40C in the system BIOS, but when I get to Windows and open Core Center the NB temp is showing N/A. Temporarily connecting a fan to the NB_FAN1 connector did not seem to...
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    Someone PLEASE help me. :-(

    I just built a new CPU, but I am still sort of a noob. My PC is up and running but just found out about chipsets fan. Noone on other forums have been answering my questions, but I eventually found out through googling, that the fan is used to cool the mobo's chipset much like a CPU cooler is...